The YMCA at Schilling Farms offers before and/or after school programs in the town’s elementary schools and schools in the nearby area

We currently have before and after school programs at:

• Crosswind Elementary School
• Tara Oaks Elementary School
• Sycamore Elementary School
• Bailey Station Elementary School
• Southwind Elementary School.
• Collierville Elementary - Before School Care is offered at the YMCA at Schilling Farms and children are transported to the school.

Fees and availability for before/after school programs are available from the Welcome Center or the Childcare Director.

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When schools are on break, we also offer Holiday Camps so that your child has a safe, fun place to go.

About YMCA Before and After School Care Programs

Our Mission... to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Our Vision... to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

Our Values... building character through the promotion of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility.

Our Goals...

• To have fun!
• To build character by stressing our four character values: caring, respect, honesty and responsibility
• To help children develop self-awareness, confidence and feelings of self-worth
• To provide opportunities for children to learn new skills
• To enable children to develop their own minds and unique perspectives through programming that encourages imagination, creativity and expression
• To encourage the development of life skills such as self-control, cooperative attitudes, communication skills and conflict resolution
• To strengthen families by providing peace of mind while their children are in our care

Before and After School Care Programs Site/Staff Information

All of our sites are licensed childcare centers under the supervision of the Department of Human Services. We undergo a yearly intensive review and many unannounced inspections. We meet or exceed all DHS licensing requirements.

The quality and effectiveness of our program is directly related to the skills and personal characteristics of our staff. Our staff are at least 18 years old and have prior experience working with children. The staff is selected for personal qualities of warmth, empathy and ability to relate positively to children. They receive multiple training opportunities. We conduct criminal background reports, central registry checks, pre-employment and random drug testing and motor vehicle report checks on all of our employees. At least one person at each site is First Aid and CPR certified. Rest assured that your children are in good hands while they are in our program.